The Trial of Billy Jack (1974)

It takes up where Billy Jack left off

The Trial of Billy Jack (1974) poster

After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the "involuntary manslaughter" of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under the guidance of Jean Roberts. The utopian existence of the school is characterized by everything ranging from "yoga sports" to muckracking journalism. The diverse student population airs scathing political exposes on their privately owned television station. The narrow-minded townspeople have different ideas about their brand of liberalism. Billy Jack is released and things heat up for the school. Students are threatened and abused and the Native Americans in the neighboring village are taunted and mistreated. After Billy Jack undergoes a vision quest, the governor and the police plot to permanently put an end to their liberal shenanigans, leaving it up to Billy Jack to save the day.

Director: Tom Laughlin
Genre: Action, Drama, Music, Thriller
Runtime: 170 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
Editing: Jules Nayfack, George Grenville
Production: Taylor-Laughlin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trial of Billy Jack about?
After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the "involuntary manslaughter" of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under the guidance of Jean Roberts. The utopian existence of the school is characterized by everything ranging from "yoga sports" to muckracking journalism. The diverse student population airs scathing political exposes on their privately owned television station. The narrow-minded townspeople have different ideas about their brand of liberalism. Billy Jack is released and things heat up for the school. Students are threatened and abused and the Native Americans in the neighboring village are taunted and mistreated. After Billy Jack undergoes a vision quest, the governor and the police plot to permanently put an end to their liberal shenanigans, leaving it up to Billy Jack to save the day.
Who directed The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack was directed by Tom Laughlin.
Who stars in The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack stars Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Victor Izay, Teresa Kelly, Sara Lane, Geo Anne Sosa.
How long is The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
What genre is The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack is a Action, Drama, Music, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack had a budget of $7.
Where was The Trial of Billy Jack produced?
The Trial of Billy Jack was produced in United States of America.